The pro-crypto PAC Fairshake is dropping $30 million to defeat the former senator. What is this, 2024? trib.al/PEGBoRy
Why Sherrod Brown Might Beat the Crypto Industry This Time
The pro-crypto PAC Fairshake is dropping $30 million to defeat the former senator. What is this, 2024?
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September 25, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The pro-crypto PAC Fairshake is dropping $30 million to defeat the former senator. What is this, 2024? trib.al/PEGBoRy
SCOOP: Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million donation to the Fairshake cryptocurrency super PAC, made while they were in active negotiations for a federal government contract.
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Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million super PAC donation
Actively involved in contract negotiations with a federal government agency, Coinbase was likely prohibited from making its $25 million contribution to the Fairshake crypto super PAC in May 2024.
www.citationneeded.news
July 30, 2024 at 9:16 PM
SCOOP: Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million donation to the Fairshake cryptocurrency super PAC, made while they were in active negotiations for a federal government contract.
www.citationneeded.news/coinbase-cam...
www.citationneeded.news/coinbase-cam...
Side note but Josh Vlasto, leader of the Leading the Future PAC (AI, conservative veneer) is also spokesperson for:
• Think Big PAC (AI, progressive)
• Fairshake PAC (crypto)
• Defend American Jobs PAC (crypto, conservative)
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• Think Big PAC (AI, progressive)
• Fairshake PAC (crypto)
• Defend American Jobs PAC (crypto, conservative)
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Assembly Member Alex Bores worked at Palantir for a few years right out of college, but says he quit in protest of their work with ICE.
Now a Palantir co-founder is helping fund ads attacking Bores for working with an ICE contractor (i.e. Palantir):
Now a Palantir co-founder is helping fund ads attacking Bores for working with an ICE contractor (i.e. Palantir):
January 27, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Side note but Josh Vlasto, leader of the Leading the Future PAC (AI, conservative veneer) is also spokesperson for:
• Think Big PAC (AI, progressive)
• Fairshake PAC (crypto)
• Defend American Jobs PAC (crypto, conservative)
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• Think Big PAC (AI, progressive)
• Fairshake PAC (crypto)
• Defend American Jobs PAC (crypto, conservative)
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Recent expenditures by BlackPAC include support for Sherrod Brown, a candidate that crypto super PAC Fairshake has spent $40 million to oppose.
Horowitz has contributed $22 million to Fairshake.
Horowitz has contributed $22 million to Fairshake.
October 25, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Recent expenditures by BlackPAC include support for Sherrod Brown, a candidate that crypto super PAC Fairshake has spent $40 million to oppose.
Horowitz has contributed $22 million to Fairshake.
Horowitz has contributed $22 million to Fairshake.
Crypto super PAC Fairshake is approaching $10M attacking IL Dem Senate candidate Juliana Stratton for taking ~$40k from “MAGA donors”.
Meanwhile the Fairshake network has spent millions backing MAGA candidates like Barry Moore (AL), Randy Fine & Jimmy Patronis (FL), and Jessica Steinmann (TX).
Meanwhile the Fairshake network has spent millions backing MAGA candidates like Barry Moore (AL), Randy Fine & Jimmy Patronis (FL), and Jessica Steinmann (TX).
March 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Crypto super PAC Fairshake is approaching $10M attacking IL Dem Senate candidate Juliana Stratton for taking ~$40k from “MAGA donors”.
Meanwhile the Fairshake network has spent millions backing MAGA candidates like Barry Moore (AL), Randy Fine & Jimmy Patronis (FL), and Jessica Steinmann (TX).
Meanwhile the Fairshake network has spent millions backing MAGA candidates like Barry Moore (AL), Randy Fine & Jimmy Patronis (FL), and Jessica Steinmann (TX).
I don’t even need Stratton to win, I just need Fairshake to lose.
March 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I don’t even need Stratton to win, I just need Fairshake to lose.
Josh Vlasto, formerly a top aide to Schumer, is now a lead strategist for "Fairshake" -- the crypto-funded PAC that took out Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Katie Porter.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
The bread has been buttered, folks.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
The bread has been buttered, folks.
Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, said he would vote for a Republican-written bill to keep federal funding flowing past a midnight Friday deadline, making a forceful case for why Democrats could not allow a shutdown that many of them have demanded. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/u...
March 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Josh Vlasto, formerly a top aide to Schumer, is now a lead strategist for "Fairshake" -- the crypto-funded PAC that took out Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Katie Porter.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
The bread has been buttered, folks.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
The bread has been buttered, folks.
Fairshake, the crypto industry's main super PAC, says it will spend $30M to defeat Democrat Sherrod Brown in Ohio's Senate race as revenge for Democrats defeating the pro-crypto CLARITY Act.
But don't expect any of their ads to actually mention crypto.
Watch.
But don't expect any of their ads to actually mention crypto.
Watch.
Meet the Biggest Super PACs of 2026
Voters are increasingly opposed to U.S. aid to Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI data centers.That's why the Big Money grou
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September 22, 2026 at 10:18 AM
It's no coincidence that the Fairshake crypto super PAC has timed its press release announcing they have $140 million ready for the midterms as Congress is considering three crypto bills during "Crypto Week". Pass our bills, or we will spend millions against you in the midterms.
July 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's no coincidence that the Fairshake crypto super PAC has timed its press release announcing they have $140 million ready for the midterms as Congress is considering three crypto bills during "Crypto Week". Pass our bills, or we will spend millions against you in the midterms.
Josh Vlasto, formerly a top aide to Schumer, is now a lead strategist for "Fairshake" -- the crypto-funded PAC that took out Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Katie Porter.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
March 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Josh Vlasto, formerly a top aide to Schumer, is now a lead strategist for "Fairshake" -- the crypto-funded PAC that took out Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Katie Porter.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
Vlasto's wife is Schumer's director of scheduling.
Fairshake, the crypto industry's main super PAC, says it will spend $30M to defeat Democrat Sherrod Brown in Ohio's Senate race as revenge for Democrats defeating the pro-crypto CLARITY Act.
But don't expect any of their ads to actually mention crypto.
Watch.
But don't expect any of their ads to actually mention crypto.
Watch.
Meet the Biggest Super PACs of 2026
Voters are increasingly opposed to U.S. aid to Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI data centers.That's why the Big Money grou
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Fairshake, the crypto industry's main super PAC, says it will spend $30M to defeat Democrat Sherrod Brown in Ohio's Senate race as revenge for Democrats defeating the pro-crypto CLARITY Act.
But don't expect any of their ads to actually mention crypto.
Watch.
But don't expect any of their ads to actually mention crypto.
Watch.
Fairshake records: www.opensecrets.org/political-ac...
PAC Profile: Fairshake PAC
Fairshake PAC raised $260,070,709 in the 2023-2024 election cycle. See the details.
www.opensecrets.org
June 7, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Fairshake records: www.opensecrets.org/political-ac...
Juliana Stratton wins the Illinois Senate Democratic primary, overcoming $10 million in crypto industry opposition spending.
www.followthecrypto.org/2026/electio...
www.followthecrypto.org/2026/electio...
March 18, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Juliana Stratton wins the Illinois Senate Democratic primary, overcoming $10 million in crypto industry opposition spending.
www.followthecrypto.org/2026/electio...
www.followthecrypto.org/2026/electio...
Fairshake will spend $30 million on ads targeting former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio before November, and it expects to unleash additional spending in the “coming days and weeks,” Geoff Vetter, a Fairshake spokesman, told The Washington Sun.
Democrats Brace for a Crypto PAC Cash Avalanche
After blocking the crypto industry’s preferred bill, Senate Democrats are pointing blame at Republicans to combat a potential $100 million onslaught.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Fairshake will spend $30 million on ads targeting former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio before November, and it expects to unleash additional spending in the “coming days and weeks,” Geoff Vetter, a Fairshake spokesman, told The Washington Sun.
Coinbase's "Stand With Crypto" PAC website is now confirming what I reported earlier.
More than 99% of the amount they claimed was raised by this supposedly "grassroots" PAC is in fact massive corporate contributions to the FairShake super PAC.
More than 99% of the amount they claimed was raised by this supposedly "grassroots" PAC is in fact massive corporate contributions to the FairShake super PAC.
June 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Coinbase's "Stand With Crypto" PAC website is now confirming what I reported earlier.
More than 99% of the amount they claimed was raised by this supposedly "grassroots" PAC is in fact massive corporate contributions to the FairShake super PAC.
More than 99% of the amount they claimed was raised by this supposedly "grassroots" PAC is in fact massive corporate contributions to the FairShake super PAC.
5. During the election, Coinbase donated $75 million to Fairshake, a pro-crypto Super PAC that supported many congressional candidates aligned with President Trump.
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, attended multiple fundraisers for Trump.
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, attended multiple fundraisers for Trump.
February 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
5. During the election, Coinbase donated $75 million to Fairshake, a pro-crypto Super PAC that supported many congressional candidates aligned with President Trump.
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, attended multiple fundraisers for Trump.
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, attended multiple fundraisers for Trump.
David Plouffe, a Coinbase adviser, is on MS NOW the same day that the Fairshake super PAC it bankrolls announces it will spend $30M vs. Sherrod Brown in #OHSen.
Last year, Sen. Tim Scott publicly thanked crypto industry "for getting rid of Sherrod Brown." Brown had called for consumer protections.
Last year, Sen. Tim Scott publicly thanked crypto industry "for getting rid of Sherrod Brown." Brown had called for consumer protections.
September 22, 2026 at 2:09 AM
David Plouffe, a Coinbase adviser, is on MS NOW the same day that the Fairshake super PAC it bankrolls announces it will spend $30M vs. Sherrod Brown in #OHSen.
Last year, Sen. Tim Scott publicly thanked crypto industry "for getting rid of Sherrod Brown." Brown had called for consumer protections.
Last year, Sen. Tim Scott publicly thanked crypto industry "for getting rid of Sherrod Brown." Brown had called for consumer protections.
If you're in California you're probably seeing a lot of attack ads against Katie Porter. They're being funded by the crypto industry.
Winklevoss Twins Donate $4.9 Million to Crypto Group Trying to Influence 2024 Election
Fairshake PAC has raised over $85 million to attack politicians who are skeptical of crypto.
gizmodo.com
February 21, 2024 at 7:31 PM
If you're in California you're probably seeing a lot of attack ads against Katie Porter. They're being funded by the crypto industry.
Cryptocurrency PAC Fairshake notched another win in last night's Texas runoff after spending nearly $6.5M to defeat Democratic Congressman Al Green.
But if you saw their ads, you'd never know who was behind them.
But if you saw their ads, you'd never know who was behind them.
Meet the Biggest Super PACs of 2026
Voters are increasingly opposed to U.S. aid to Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI data centers.That's why the Big Money grou
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Cryptocurrency PAC Fairshake notched another win in last night's Texas runoff after spending nearly $6.5M to defeat Democratic Congressman Al Green.
But if you saw their ads, you'd never know who was behind them.
But if you saw their ads, you'd never know who was behind them.
Former Congressman Tim Ryan is waging a PR campaign on behalf of the cryptocurrency industry’s SuperPAC this morning. He somehow forgot the crucial role Fairshake played in helping defeat Sherrod Brown in Ryan’s home state of Ohio. Completely embarassing to sell out like this
November 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Former Congressman Tim Ryan is waging a PR campaign on behalf of the cryptocurrency industry’s SuperPAC this morning. He somehow forgot the crucial role Fairshake played in helping defeat Sherrod Brown in Ryan’s home state of Ohio. Completely embarassing to sell out like this
As I wrote in my earlier thread, these $25.5 million in illegal contributions ($25 million to crypto super PAC Fairshake and $500K to House Republicans) would be the largest campaign finance violation by a federal contractor by a significant margin:
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SCOOP: Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million donation to the Fairshake cryptocurrency super PAC, made while they were in active negotiations for a federal government contract.
www.citationneeded.news/coinbase-cam...
www.citationneeded.news/coinbase-cam...
Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million super PAC donation
Actively involved in contract negotiations with a federal government agency, Coinbase was likely prohibited from making its $25 million contribution to the Fairshake crypto super PAC in May 2024.
www.citationneeded.news
August 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM
As I wrote in my earlier thread, these $25.5 million in illegal contributions ($25 million to crypto super PAC Fairshake and $500K to House Republicans) would be the largest campaign finance violation by a federal contractor by a significant margin:
bsky.app/profile/moll...
bsky.app/profile/moll...
Yeah, the story in NY16 is the official Dem party staying quiet as AIPAC/Fairshake et al drop $20 million on Bowman.
NYDP itself hasn't spent money against Bowman.
NYDP itself hasn't spent money against Bowman.
This is about AIPAC pouring money into Latimer's campaign, which everyone who follows this knew about already and is distinct from Ayo's claim (you guys are really bad at this btw).
June 24, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Yeah, the story in NY16 is the official Dem party staying quiet as AIPAC/Fairshake et al drop $20 million on Bowman.
NYDP itself hasn't spent money against Bowman.
NYDP itself hasn't spent money against Bowman.
The anti-central bank digital currency bill was mostly party-line but LOL Shri Thanedar voting for it. He has a left-wing primary challenger and must really want Fairshake money
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
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clerk.house.gov
July 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The anti-central bank digital currency bill was mostly party-line but LOL Shri Thanedar voting for it. He has a left-wing primary challenger and must really want Fairshake money
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...